The Ship of Theseus

The Ship of Theseus is a philosophical thought experiment that questions identity and change. Imagine a ship that has its wooden planks replaced one by one as they decay. Eventually, all the original parts are replaced. Is it still the same ship? Now imagine if someone gathered all the old planks and rebuilt the ship with them. Which one is the true Ship of Theseus? This puzzle raises questions about what it means for something to retain its identity over time, exploring themes of continuity and the nature of objects.